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Foundation of Practising Geographers
History, Administration, Membership, Publications (Journal and Books), Seminar, Announcement
Foundation of Practising Geographers, formerly known as Indian Geographical Foundation, was established in the year 1993 by Dr. Arun Kumar Singh, Dr. Ashoke Kumar Sen, and Professor Arabinda Biswas in the City of Joy, Kolkata. Originally registered at the residence of Dr. Arun Kumar Singh in Bijoygarh, Kolkata, the registered office was later shifted to 662 Picnic Garden Road, Kolkata 700039, where it functions actively to this day with the broad objective of publishing high-impact academic publications.
The need for publishing a journal was strongly felt at a time when geographers and researchers in sister disciplines began focusing their research on understanding the complex interface between human society and environment.
It was envisioned as an academic mouthpiece that acts as a launchpad for young Geographers, natural scientists, and social scientists to publish their findings, successfully breaking the rigid boundaries of traditional disciplines—specifically Anthropology, Sociology, History, Economics, Linguistics, Social-Economic Development, and Environmental Sciences.
With these ideals, the Foundation published its maiden volume, titled Journal of the Indian Geographical Foundation, in 1994. The inaugural articles were primarily dedicated to understanding the challenges of marginalized communities and underdeveloped regions. This first volume was dedicated to Prof. Satyesh Chakraborty, one of the most accomplished and visionary geographers of India.
During the official inauguration and release of this first volume by Professor Sunil Kumar Munsi, several leading and respected geographers were in attendance, including Prof. Arabinda Biswas, Prof. Bireshwar Banerjee, Prof. Subhas Bose, Prof. H. K. Dey, Prof. H. R. Betal, Prof. Apurbarabi Ghosh, Dr. P. Nag, and Sri Gopinath Saha.
Today, the Foundation continues to provide young researchers with an appropriate and competitive platform to express their ideas. Over the decades, the scientific body has successfully fulfilled these aspirations through its biannual journal, now renamed as Practising Geographer.
Objectives of the Foundation
To promote the cause of advanced study, research, and training in all branches of Geography.
To cooperate with sister disciplines of Geography (such as Earth Sciences, Anthropology, History, Sociology, Political Economy, Linguistics, Social and Environmental Sciences, and Economic and Regional Planning) for a better understanding of the man-nature relationship.
To cater to the needs of budding young Geographers and researchers in sister disciplines whose research findings often struggle to find representation in established journals.
To carry out focused research on backward areas, underprivileged populations, and their environment.
To promote the cause of geographical research by publishing a biannual journal named Practising Geographer.
To publish monographs, memoirs, and news items dealing with contemporary problems in Geography.
To organize conferences, seminars, and academic meetings to discuss geographical themes, specifically highlighting the man-nature interface.
To secure grants, funds, and endowments, and to administer them for the furtherance of geographical studies, research, and training both in India and abroad.
The Drifting Pangaea
The registered logo of the Foundation is the "Drifting Pangaea". It is printed on all official letterheads, documents, and publications. The Foundation of Practising Geographers is a non-governmental, non-profit, and apolitical scientific organization located in Kolkata, West Bengal, with its operational scope extending across the whole of India.
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